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Am I just so tired I have completely missed it? What do people use? I swear I have seen knee pads used but I can't find the thread now

In the past when I needed extra padding for a variety of things (including building a 1:1 vader) I bought a cheap camping bedroll (from Millets - you know the sort of thing) which give you a large amount of closed cell foam for a small amount of money. They are maybe only 5 - 10 pounds and you'll have all the padding you'll ever need for this or any other project. When I looked at buying smaller amounts it worked out more expensive. A lot more!

Gentex helmet padding for the kevlar military helmets works pretty well.

Thanks, will check it out

intwenothor said:

In the past when I needed extra padding for a variety of things (including building a 1:1 vader) I bought a cheap camping bedroll (from Millets - you know the sort of thing) which give you a large amount of closed cell foam for a small amount of money. They are maybe only 5 - 10 pounds and you'll have all the padding you'll ever need for this or any other project. When I looked at buying smaller amounts it worked out more expensive. A lot more!

It's all personal preference really. But I'd assume most people would want to put the lights into their range finder. This would mean that you will put a battery pack in your helmet. Other people put a wireless servo that they control from their gauntlet to rotate the range finder up and down. Another pack for the helmet I believe...

Then you may want helmet fans if the lid gets hot and you find yourself on long troops. Again, personal preference but I hear these are life savers especially if you live in a warmer climate.

Very fun thread and can't wait to see it all together. On your next holiday to the states you need to bring it and troop, would be cool.

Holiday to the states... lol would be nice I just need to get over my fear of planes :-(

DeathProof said:

It's all personal preference really. But I'd assume most people would want to put the lights into their range finder. This would mean that you will put a battery pack in your helmet. Other people put a wireless servo that they control from their gauntlet to rotate the range finder up and down. Another pack for the helmet I believe...

Then you may want helmet fans if the lid gets hot and you find yourself on long troops. Again, personal preference but I hear these are life savers especially if you live in a warmer climate.

Still no sign of flightsuit this end. Maker is looking for a postage receipt but has moved house recently so I am doubtful anything will come of it now :-( I don't even know what to do in this situation.

Anyhoo, I did receive my jetpack harness so am going to need some help fitting the hooks etc and attaching it all!